C77fastpitch wrote:True, lets talk softball!! Goldelite- What worth while contribution would like to add. How about the state of travel ball in Indiana. On one post someone said travel ball was exploding in Indiana, I frankly don't see it. Although there a few good college players coming from Indiana, there are not enough.I've never seen a state with more hitting and pitching coaches,and yet so few really good hitters and pitchers. The ratio of private coaches to successful players is dismal. Yet on every post people brag about their private coach, or the coaches brag. Its just as dismal for travel ball organizations in Indiana. I know this will not make me friends, but other states do not believe travel ball is exploding in Indiana. The travel teams in this state are not generally well coached. Many of the coaches are belligerent if not right out abusive, and they think this is the way they are suppose behave. (Bobby Knight thing) I personnally believe there should be more training of coaches. Classes in coaching should be mandatory for anyone starting a travel ball team, or coaching high school. Parents spend a lot of money for their child to play travel ball with no guarantee of anything, playing time, skills development, or even respectful treatment. It about time players in Indiana have contracts with organizations and coaches. Before I spend money on a tv set, I would have a buyer's contract. I know there are good coaches in Indiana, but there are not enough, and things could be better.
You present this as if these are facts. Typically facts can be supported by studies, opinion polls, statistics, etc. can you cite any? We all know these are your opinions. And they very well may be opinions shared by others. But I think it's awfully closed minded for you to spout off opinions such as these without even hinting at what you might be doing to make softball better.
Truthfully, I'm actually rather offended by your comments. I'm rather proud of what softball is doing for the young ladies of this State. The competition from softball teaches our DD's how hard work and dedication will help them in future endeavors (outside of the game). The companionships and friendships are DD's are developing will always be a network of other young ladies that they know they can rely on. And yhose coaches you seem so fond of, well, they might just teach our DD's that you may not always like who you work with/for.
You see, the game of softball isn't always about becoming an All-American, or an Olympic gold medalist. It's not even all about 'earning a scholarship'. The game of softball is first, and formost, about the lessons that are learned from being a part of this great game.
And for all of this, I am thankful for this game. And I am darn proud that my DD has chosen to be a part of it. And I'm thrilled that she has brought the joy of watching her turn into a strong, hard working, and determined young lady through this game.
Now, back to the topic at hand. How in the hell are we supposed to get games in with the frappe spring weather? Who is playing this week?